Website: https://pronacul.adrioninterreg.eu/
Social: Facebook
Thematic: Smarter, Greener, More Connected, Closer to citizens
Programme: Interreg Adrion
Lifetime: April 2020 – March 2023

Goal:

The project supports the conservation and promotion of natural and cultural heritage in the Adriatic-Ionian area and supports the development of transnational strategies to jointly promote it as a sustainable tourism destination. Pronacul (acronym for Promotion of natural and cultural heritage to develop sustainable tourism in protected areas) addresses various targets including policy makers and institutions through recommendations for the improvement of sector policies and sustainable strategic management of natural and cultural heritage.

Main actions:

The project involves several phases and actions, including:

• Analysis and production of a database of good practices for the conservation and enhancement of the natural and cultural heritage;
• Development of a common methodology for the management of the natural and cultural heritage in the Adriatic-Ionian area;
• Creation of a participatory local training network aimed at local or regional administrations, regional economic development agencies, tour operators and organizations, associations, universities, museums, etc ...
• Local Action Plans to test the methodology developed in some pilot areas and improve its applicability;
• Development of a “Virtual Chamber” as a space for exchange and consultancy for tourism promotion agencies and entities for the preservation of the natural heritage;
• Policy recommendations for sustainable tourism development plans and strategies.